Sound masonry chimneys waterproofed in Lake Cherokee
Stop guessing about that damp chimney. Our Lake Cherokee pros inspect for free and put the fix, and its limits, in writing.
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Line by line, your waterproofing proposal in Lake Cherokee
Each item below is checked at your Lake Cherokee home before any product is chosen, and each one appears in the estimate you approve.
- Condition of the brick faces above the roofline
- Crown condition and drip edge, listed on its own line
- Weather window and drying needs for the product
- Stucco or stone surfaces and the product that suits them
Chimney waterproofing explained for Lake Cherokee homeowners
How the job runs in Lake Cherokee, and where your choices come in.
Waiting for fresh mortar to cure
New mortar holds a lot of water while it cures, and sealing it too early can interfere with that process. The Brick Industry Association calls for freshly repointed joints to cure at least 72 hours before a coating goes on, and SaverSystems sets the same minimum for its chimney product after repairs or tuckpointing.
When your chimney needs joint work and waterproofing, we schedule them as two steps. The mortar goes in first, the cure time passes, and then we come back for the treatment once the surface is also dry enough for the product. Both visits appear on one estimate, so the plan is clear from the start.
Slippery surfaces during the work
A treated surface sheds water, and product that settles on ladders, walk boards or scaffolding can leave them slick. Repellent makers print that caution on their product sheets for anyone doing the work.
It is one of the reasons we do not recommend homeowners take on chimney waterproofing from a ladder. Our crew sets up roof access for the job, keeps product off the equipment we stand on and wipes it down as needed. You stay on the ground, and the treatment still reaches every face that needs it.
Homes with more than one chimney
Two chimneys on the same house can be in very different shape. One may face the prevailing weather and show damp, while the other stays sound. One may have been repointed recently and the other not.
We inspect each chimney separately and write each one up on its own lines. You can choose to treat both, one or neither based on what we find. It is common sense, and it keeps you from paying to seal a chimney that is doing fine on its own.
Stains that show more after treatment
Repellent makers note that their products may darken stains already on the masonry. Rust marks from old metal, soot at the top of the chimney and mineral streaks can all become more visible once treated.
If appearance matters to you, we clean what can be cleaned first and point out any stains that will remain. The test area helps too. It is better to see how a stained patch looks after treatment on a small section than to find out when the whole chimney is done.
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Before your waterproofing job in Lake Cherokee
Questions we hear on waterproofing visits in Lake Cherokee, answered plainly.
Can you do the work if it rained yesterday?
Only once the masonry is visibly dry. Repellent makers call for a dry surface, a suitable temperature and no rain expected for several hours afterward. If the chimney is still wet or the forecast turns, we reschedule at no charge.
Will the spray end up on my roof?
It should not. Makers of chimney repellents warn against overspray and run-down on asphalt roofing, and that is usually what surrounds the chimney. We cover the roofing before the first pass, watch the lowest courses for run-down and check the roof, not only the chimney, before we leave.
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